The future of green is local. Majora Carter tells three inspiring stories of people who are saving their own communities while saving the planet.

With the generosity of our readers and donors, The Independent is delighted to announce that the Brick by Brick campaign with Refuge has reached its target of raising £300,000 to build a safe house for survivors of domestic abuse and...

Cherie Blair has opened up about how she was pushed down the stairs by a domestic abuser while representing his vulnerable victim.The leading barrister said her attacker was out of control and clearly felt entirely justified in his...

Every woman deserves to live free from fear. But one in four women face domestic abuse over their lifetime – women we know, love and work with.But for practical reasons, some women and their children escaping an abusive partner can’t be...

Domestic abuse survivor tells The Independent about being held captive by her abuserThe IndependentBrick-by-Brick campaign

The Temperance Movement first emerged in the United States in the early 1800s. It played a pivotal role in the prohibition of alcohol across the country.

At a time when women were expected to know their place, activist and businessperson Victoria Woodhull blazed a trail as a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and empowerment.

This Week in Parliament is the series where we discuss what's been going on in the Houses of Parliament. This week the Commons remarked on the passing of Prince Philip and paid tribute to his service. There was also a ten-minute rule...

Written over 25 years, Martha Moore Ballard’s diary gives us a unique perspective into the midwifery profession and the lives of women in 19th century America.